Drawing on previous experience of World Cup play-offs will help the Republic of Ireland when they face Denmark next month for a place in Russia next summer, according to Nottingham Forest legend Martin O’Neill.

The Irish’s prize for beating Wales in last Monday’s dramatic Group D clash in Cardiff is a tie against the Danes, who are the lowest ranked of the seeded sides in the play-offs, and boss O’Neill expressed his delight at having the second leg in Dublin next month.

"The draw was always going to be difficult, we're delighted to be here first of all,” said O’Neill who guided his side to second place behind group winners Serbia.

Ireland have already played seven World Cup or European Championship play-off ties, this making them more experienced than any other nation going into November's games.

"I think we can draw from that experience", said the former European Cup winner.

"Two games in quick succession, the turnover being very quick. Let’s just go for it. We are delighted to be here first of all, we had a great win against Wales to propel us here.

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"It's a game I believe we can win over 180 minutes. Switzerland had a great campaign, they won nine out of 10, but I think their group was one of the easier groups, no disrespect to the nations that finished below them.

"We've played some very good games recently, particularly against Germany, and that will prepare us well for what lies ahead. We take a lot from that."